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Formaldehyde; It is a group of aldehyde family obtained by oxidation of low molecular weight, irritable, gaseous, colorless, pungent methanol at room temperature.
In Which Products Is Formaldehyde Available?
- Paint and plastic products
- Insulation materials, chipboard and plywood materials.
- Textile products
- Carpet, furniture, wall coverings,
- Cleaning materials, disinfectants
- Each cigarette pack contains 0.38 mg on average.
- Ensuring the preservation of biological samples without spoiling
- Cosmetic products,
What Are The Effects Of Formaldehyde On Human Health?
Long-term exposure to formaldehyde causes great harm to human health.
- Causes brain cancer, colon cancer, blood cancer.
- Causes diseases in the respiratory system, nervous system and digestive system.
- It damages germinal cells in the reproductive system.
- Acute effects cause problems such as burning sensation in the throat, nose, cough, and shortness of breath.
- Lung cancer rates are higher in workers who are professionally exposed to formaldehyde.
Formaldehyde inhibits some enzyme activities.
As a result; In case of prolonged exposure to formaldehyde, carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic and genotoxic effects are seen in many organs.
